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European Ornithologists' Union @eounion.bsky.social · 12h

💡Plenary Spotlight Bart Kempenaers – Max Planck Institute, Germany Bart is an expert in avian mating systems, currently exploring how sexual selection affects the activity and movement of shorebirds. #EOU2027 | 23-27 August | Brno, CZ Submit symposia: www.eou27.cz/call-for-sym... #Ornithology

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European Ornithologists' Union @eounion.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Two weeks left to submit a symposium proposal! Do you have a research theme you’d like to share with the ornithological community at #EOU2027? Submission details: www.eou27.cz/call-for-sym... Deadline 5th October 🪶

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European Ornithologists' Union @eounion.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

💡Plenary Spotlight Sandra Bouwhuis – Institute of Avian Research, Germany Sandra studies life-history strategies in common terns, focusing on migration, pollution, climate change and avian influenza. #EOU2027 | 23-27 August | Brno, CZ Submit symposia: www.eou27.cz/call-for-sym... #Ornithology

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European Ornithologists' Union @eounion.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

💡Plenary Spotlight Ben Hatchwell – University of Sheffield, UK Ben's long-term study of long-tailed tits investigates the causes and consequences of sociality, and the rules governing social decisions #EOU2027 | 23-27 August | Brno, CZ Submit symposia: www.eou27.cz/call-for-sym... #Ornithology

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European Ornithologists' Union @eounion.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🪶 CALL FOR PROPOSALS 🪶 16th European Ornithologists' Union Congress Brno, Czech Republic 23-27 August 2027 Do you have a research theme you’d like to bring to EOU? The call for symposia, round table discussions and pre-congress meetings is now open! Apply: www.eou27.cz/call-for-sym... #EOU2027

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SORTEE @sortee.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

⏰ Final call: Nominations for the 2026 SORTEE Commendation Awards close in one week! Know a project promoting Open Science in ecology & evolution? Projects of any scale are welcome. Submit now: sortee.org/awards/ #OpenScience #EcoEvo #SORTEE

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Animal Behaviour Live @animalbehaviour.live · 20/08/2026

What’s the problem with noisy neighbors? 🐦️🔊 Join us on Nov 12 to discover Dr Sue Anne Zollinger’s work on the impacts of anthropogenic noise on wildlife, from sleep and song to offspring and even effects across generations! Register for FREE: https:// ablaoc.sciencesconf.org/

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Amy Leedale @amyleedale.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The 16th meeting of the European Ornithologist's Union is in Brno, Czech Republic! 🪶 📅 | 23 - 27 August 2027 | www.eou27.cz We have a fantastic programme taking shape, with plenary speakers and call for symposia to be announced soon. See you in Brno! #EOU27 #Ornithology #Ecology #Evolution

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European Ornithologists' Union @eounion.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE! Join us for our 16th meeting in Brno, Czech Republic! #EOU2027 | 23 - 27 August 2027 | www.eou27.cz Stay tuned for more updates! #ornithology 🦅

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Amy Leedale @amyleedale.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Do you know an individual or group who have promoted inclusivity, equity & diversity in the field of Animal Behaviour? Nominations for the ASAB EDIA Award are open. Submit your nomination by 1st October: www.asab.org/edia-award. @asab.org.

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Amy Leedale @amyleedale.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

This week, I led a #Ring-neckedParakeet Workshop to align #Research with #Stakeholder needs, promote #Collaboration & develop a #ParakeetNetwork. We discussed perception, impact & research needs. Thank you to everyone who participated. @btobirds.bsky.social. Funded by @britishecologicalsociety.org.

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Andy Radford @andyradford.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

⏰Time running out - deadline 19th April - to apply for funded #PhD: 🪶Quantifying animal movement patterns & behavioural interactions in a changing world 👥Joint with us @bristolbiosci.bsky.social & #SimonGriffith #MacquarieUniversity #modelling #birds #mammals #Australia ℹ️ tinyurl.com/343acaev

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Petr Procházka @rytikerttunen.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

🐦 New PhD position! @prfju.bsky.social @ckecz.bsky.social Nest defence in passerine birds Interested in animal behaviour, fieldwork and evolutionary ecology? 📅 Start July 2026 | ⏳ 4 years | 💰 Fully funded Apply by May 10 → veselp03@jcu.cz / krausl07@jcu.cz #PhDjobs #PhDchat #PhD #ornithology

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 08/04/2026

Ecological Solutions and Evidence is accepting proposals for their latest Special Feature! They invite scientists and practitioners to share experiences from management projects that didn't turn out as expected, but still provided important insights into how best to manage ecosystems and species 🌱

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Lundy Bird Observatory @lundybirds.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

An excellent opportunity for 14 young birders to visit Lundy, boat and board included -- lundybirdobs.org.uk/news-and-sig... Additional funding for young people to get out to a bird obs, through the BTO here -- www.bto.org/our-work/you...

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British Ornithologists’ Union (BOU) @bou.org.uk · 10/03/2026

🔊 JOB VACANCY Would you like to work at the heart of a global ornithological membership society? BOU are seeking a Journal and Engagement Manager to play a central role in delivering our mission ⏰ Apply by 14 April bou.org.uk/vacancy-j... #ornithology 🪶

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Amy Leedale @amyleedale.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Thank you for coming to see us at the #UniversityofSalford stall at #IPBES12. It was a pleasure to showcase our #Biodiversity research and engage with the global biodiversity community🌿 @ipbes.net @salforduni.bsky.social @alice-risely.bsky.social + Robin Beck, Mike Wood, Mike Hardman, Simon Green.

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Amy Leedale @amyleedale.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Interesting plenaries and panels at the #IPBES Stakeholder Day in #Manchester, bringing together #Biodiversity scientists, communitites and stakeholders. Discussion focused on joining biodiversity with business, and maximising reach, uptake and impact💡 @ipbes.net @salforduni.bsky.social

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British Ornithologists’ Union (BOU) @bou.org.uk · 02/02/2026

NEW on #theBOUblog from Fabio Marcolin Are parrots filling ecological niche space?: How non-native parrots become established in urban bird communities bou.org.uk/blog-marc... Based on this IBIS paper doi.org/10.1111/ibi.... #ornithology 🪶

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 25/11/2025

📅Save the date: #IPBES12 Plenary 3–8 February 2026 📍Manchester, UK IPBES members and experts will convene to discuss the landmark #BizBiodiversity assessment of the impact and dependency of business on biodiversity and nature's contributions to people. 📗 ow.ly/jMXK50XwIPC

Save the date announcement for IPBES12 Plenary Session, featuring an aerial photograph of Manchester, UK. The image shows the city's modern skyline with skyscrapers in the background and residential areas with abundant green spaces in the foreground. White text overlays a green gradient background, announcing the event dates of 3-8 February 2026 in Manchester. The hashtags #BizBiodiversity and #IPBES12 are displayed, along with text indicating that global experts will convene to discuss the Business and Biodiversity Assessment. The design uses a white border frame around the entire image.

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Amy Leedale @amyleedale.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

💡 I've been awarded a #BES Small #Research Grant to develop my work on the #RingNeckedParakeet. Alongside #EcologicalMonitoring, I'm running a #ParakeetWorkshop to bring together scientists & stakeholders. Interested? Get in touch to learn more! @britishecologicalsociety.org @salforduni.bsky.social

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Amy Leedale @amyleedale.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

I was recently interviewed about the potential impact of ring-necked parakeets in the UK. Currently, there's no strong evidence of negative impact. We need detailed field studies to understand the behavioural ecology of this species, in order to inform policy. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Sean Rands @seanrands.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

We're open for abstract submission, and look forward to welcoming you all to Bristol in March! asab-spring-conference2026.github.io @asab-meetings.bsky.social #ASABSpring2026

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British Ornithologists’ Union (BOU) @bou.org.uk · 17/12/2025

📢 APPLY NOW... ...for the 2026 BOU Summer Placement Scheme Financially supporting undergraduate students to carry out summer #ornithology research placements 🪶 Application deadline: 30 January 2026 Guidelines & application form: bou.org.uk/funding/s...

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The Seabird Group @theseabirdgroup.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

We can now announce our panel of #Seabird Career experts for this Friday's online panel session 📣 👩‍🔬 Laura Shearer @seabirdshearer.bsky.social 👩‍🔬 Helen Wade 👩‍🔬 Jenny Coomes @jaycee161.bsky.social 👨‍🔬 Rob Thomas @robthomasbirds.bsky.social Sign up here by Weds to attend! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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gavin jones @ecologyofgavin.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

I’m recruiting a PhD and MSC student for fall 2026 working on the movement ecology and conservation of Mexican spotted owls in SW forests and rocky canyonlands. Exciting partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory. Great vibrant lab group, high impact research! 🦉 gavinmjones.com/opportunities/

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***PhD and MSc openings – Movement ecology and conservation*** I will periodically support graduate students, postdocs, and other staff through the Biology Department at the University of New…

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Amy Leedale @amyleedale.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

JOB ALERT! 🦜🔭🌿 Are you passionate about #Birds, #Ecology, #Fieldwork, #Research? The University of Salford is looking for a #ResearchTechnician to assist with ecological monitoring of #Ringneckedparakeets in Manchester, UK. More info & how to apply 👇 Hurry! Closes 15 Dec @salforduni.bsky.social

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Michal Šulc @biosulc.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Brno will bring you more than great science! Get ready for rich history, beautiful architecture, vibrant streets and amazing gastronomy! Explore a first glimpse of Brno here, for example: www.rucksack.se/en/sevardhet...

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10 attractions in Brno - the Czech Republic's second largest city

In the south-east of the Czech Republic lies the country's second largest city, Brno. Here you will find a youthful and exuberant university town, full of innovative ideas that at the same time preser...

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EOU Fledglings @eoufledglings.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

🎤 We’re delighted to announce the final plenary speaker for the 5th EOU Fledglings Meeting in Gdańsk (27–29 March 2026)! 🧬 Piotr Minias will explore host–parasite dynamics and the evolutionary insights revealed through avian immunogenetics. #EOU26 #Ornithology

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EOU Fledglings @eoufledglings.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

🎤 We’re excited to introduce another plenary speaker for the 5th EOU Fledglings Meeting in Gdańsk (27–29 March 2026)! 🌿 Miriam Liedvogel (@genmig.bsky.social) will share her work on blackcap migration - a fascinating look into one of Europe’s most dynamic songbird species. #EOU26 #Ornithology

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Rob Thomas @robthomasbirds.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust is looking for a manager for their seabird recovery programme. www.wildlifetrusts.org/jobs/project...

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European Ornithologists' Union @eounion.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

We are happy to announce that the next EOU Conference will be in Brno, Czech Republic in 2027! Check our website eounion.org and follow us on social media for regular updates! #ornithology #EOU2027

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Elva Robinson @elvarobinson.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

These wood ants are edge specialists... but not all edges are equal. Jacob Podesta used a decade of population expansion data to show that wood ants spread more quickly along certain edges, depending on the edge orientation. Currently available open access here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Alison Wright @alielw.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Join us! 🧬🪰🎉🔬 We are currently advertising two #PhD projects to study the #evolution, #development and #genomics of sexual traits in stalk-eyed flies. Deadline for applying is Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Get in touch for more info!

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Amy Leedale @amyleedale.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Ring-necked parakeets heading to roost in Manchester. Quite a sight! #UrbanBirds #UrbanWildlife

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Vladimir Pravosudov @cognitiveecol.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

I am looking for a postdoc to work in our long-term system of food-caching mountain chickadees in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The expected start is April 2026. Please see details here: chickadeecognition.com/positions If interested and qualified, please contact me directly (email on the website).

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Amy Leedale @amyleedale.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Looking for a PhD? 🦜 Interested in ornithology, animal behaviour, bioacoustics? I am advertising a PhD on vocal communication in ring-necked parakeets tinyurl.com/44a3hcnz Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply for University of Salford Widening Participation Scholarships tinyurl.com/4wtzzh3z

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Genetic and Acoustic Diversity in an Invasive Parrot at University of Salford on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - Genetic and Acoustic Diversity in an Invasive Parrot at University of Salford, listed on FindAPhD.com

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Amy Leedale @amyleedale.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Fantastic penultimate plenary by Dr Rose Thorogood at #EOU2025, highlighting social information use in birds, and why the study of information ecology is important in a changing world. @eounion.bsky.social @informedbirds.bsky.social

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Amy Leedale @amyleedale.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

The sun was shining for today's #EOU2025 excursion to #SouthStackRSPB Reserve. This stunning coastline of rolling heathland and rugged sea cliffs made the perfect backdrop for watching choughs, peregrines, kittiwakes and wheatears! Just look at that water! 😍 #Ornithology @eounion.bsky.social

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Michi Tobler @toblermichi.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

If you are an early career researcher and at #EOU2025 come to the @nordicoikos.bsky.social booth and learn all about our @avianbiology.bsky.social review award. 🪶🏆 #birds #ornithology www.avianbiology.org/authors/jab-...

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Amy Leedale @amyleedale.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Prof Will Creswell kicks off #EOU2025 with a fantastic plenary on the challenges of avian migration - for birds and for scientists! They also showcased the APLORI research institute, which has made huge successes in training the next generation of ornithologists in Nigeria

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Amy Leedale @amyleedale.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

I've made it to #EOU2025 in Bangor, and I'm starting with the #BOUatEOU symposium on #WoodlandBirds. Lovely talk by Ken Smith, who's been studying the nesting habits of #LesserSpottedWoodpeckers in the UK over decades. #CitizenScience @lesserspotnet.bsky.social @bou.org.uk @eounion.bsky.social

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ASAB @asab.org · 24/04/2025

Last time we have an introduction by meetings secretary @pec-exeter.bsky.social ! Our deepest thanks for stepping up during COVID and staying for so long in the role (over 6 years!). Keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming meetings Secretary election 🙂

Jo in front of a slide reading ASAB Liverpool 23-35 with animals on the abbey road crossing

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